
Why Won't You Date Me? with Nicole Byer
Headgum & Nicole Byer
Love and dating can be messy—so let’s talk about it! On this multi-award-winning podcast, comedian Nicole Byer explores romantic highs, lows, and all the juicy stuff in between, alongside comedians, experts, and sometimes an ex or two. Tune in for first-date fails, heartbreak confessions, and the real talk you never knew you needed. New episodes every Friday!



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Kink Gone Wrong (w/ Jonathan Van Ness)
Why Won't You Date Me? with Nicole Byer
10/27/23 • 62 min
Hairstylist and icon Jonathan Van Ness (Queer Eye) shares with Nicole an unforgettable and horrifying story about his first foray into the kink of watersports, what it was like to have his wedding over Zoom, and consults Nicole on her Instagram page, offering savvy tips on how to up her dating game on the app.
Submit a dirty message to Nicole! Write it to [email protected] for a chance to have it read on air.
Follow Nicole Byer:
See Nicole on tour! Get tickets at linktr.ee/nicolebyerwastaken
Twitter: @nicolebyer
Instagram: @nicolebyer
Merch: podswag.com/dateme
Nicole's book: indiebound.org/book/9781524850746
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.


6 Listeners

Positive Affirmations to Change Your Psyche (w/ Leslie Jones)
Why Won't You Date Me? with Nicole Byer
09/22/23 • 59 min
Comedian Leslie Jones (SNL) chats with Nicole about the challenges of adjusting to a new relationship, strategies to eliminate negative self-talk, and offers Nicole advice on her latest breakup. Plus, Leslie talks about the married chucklefuckers approaching her after shows, and reveals the dating app that's been a game-changer for her.
Follow Nicole Byer:
See Nicole on tour! Get tickets at linktr.ee/nicolebyerwastaken
Twitter: @nicolebyer
Instagram: @nicolebyer
Merch: podswag.com/dateme
Nicole's book: indiebound.org/book/9781524850746
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.


5 Listeners

Transcending Norms (w/ TS Madison)
Why Won't You Date Me? with Nicole Byer
06/09/23 • 63 min
Actress and activist TS Madison (judge on RuPaul's Drag Race) is here for a heartfelt chat on her journey from being a viral TikTok sensation to a vocal advocate for trans rights, and all of the unseen struggles she faced in navigating systemic biases. She discusses doing sex work for survival, shares real examples of the transphobic harassment she receives to this day, and her relentless efforts to forge a better future. This episode is a raw exploration into the battles and victories that come with being Black, trans, and unapologetically visible.
Content Warning: This episode contains audio clips featuring transphobic harassment which may be disturbing for some listeners.
See Nicole Byer live on tour! Get tickets at nicolebyerwastaken.com.
Follow Nicole Byer:
Twitter: @nicolebyer
Instagram: @nicolebyer
Merch: podswag.com/dateme
Nicole's book: indiebound.org/book/9781524850746
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

4 Listeners

Saying I Love You (w/ Ashley Blaine Featherson-Jenkins)
Why Won't You Date Me? with Nicole Byer
11/03/23 • 59 min
Actress Ashley Blaine Featherson-Jenkins (Dear White People, Grand Crew) joins Nicole to chat about her perfect engagement story, getting over the nerves to say "I love you", and learning how to enjoy the beauty of being single. Meanwhile, Nicole is living her "horny for love" era. While some of her manifestations are starting to come true.... the question remains: can she manifest the partner of her dreams?
Write something dirty to Nicole! Submit it to [email protected] for a chance to have it read on air.
Follow Nicole Byer:
See Nicole on tour! Get tickets at linktr.ee/nicolebyerwastaken
Twitter: @nicolebyer
Instagram: @nicolebyer
Merch: podswag.com/dateme
Nicole's book: indiebound.org/book/9781524850746
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

4 Listeners

Sex and Love Addict (w/ Maria Bamford)
Why Won't You Date Me? with Nicole Byer
09/08/23 • 59 min
Ever wondered what it's like getting intimate with a clown? Deep dive as comedian Maria Bamford (Arrested Development, Big Mouth) unravels her experiences as sex and love addict, the relationship tools she's learned in her 12 step programs, and her mental illnesses. Plus, for those seeking lasting love, Maria shares the 4 behaviors to avoid divorce.
Follow Nicole Byer:
See Nicole on tour! Get tickets at linktr.ee/nicolebyerwastaken
Twitter: @nicolebyer
Instagram: @nicolebyer
Merch: podswag.com/dateme
Nicole's book: indiebound.org/book/9781524850746
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Nicole gets a special delivery of hot gossip
Why Won't You Date Me? with Nicole Byer
03/31/22 • 9 min
If there’s anyone who loves mindless gossip more than Nicole, it’s her good pal Solomon Georgio. In fact, it’s the subject of his brand new podcast from Team Coco, The Juice!
On The Juice, Solomon sources only the finest gossip stories about regular folks doing crazy s**t — no celeb headlines here! Each week he’s joined by hilarious guests such as Conan, Ira Madison III, Atsuko Okatsuka, and yes, Nicole herself! Just listen as she and Solomon dig into the wild stories that fans send in on the daily.
To hear Nicole dish some of HER stories with Solomon, head on over to The Juice and listen to the entire episode. Hit subscribe, leave a great review, and have a juicy day!
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4 Listeners

Nicole Wins an Orgasm Contest (w/ Matteo Lane)
Why Won't You Date Me? with Nicole Byer
07/07/23 • 41 min
Comedian and friend Matteo Lane returns to the podcast! They reminisce about his love life since his last episode, getting kicked off Grindr and Tinder for "catfishing" as himself, and why men are intimidated by successful women. Nicole wins the orgasm contest at the Thunder from Down Under Vegas show. Matteo hooks up with a dancer from Magic Mike. Plus, a whole lot more.
Watch Matteo Lane's new special, Hair Plugs & Heartache, free on YouTube.
Have a question for Nicole? Submit it to [email protected] to have it answered on a upcoming special.
Follow Nicole Byer:
Now on tour! Get tickets at linktr.ee/nicolebyerwastaken.
Twitter: @nicolebyer
Instagram: @nicolebyer
Merch: podswag.com/dateme
Nicole's book: indiebound.org/book/9781524850746
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

4 Listeners

Nicole's Kicked off Hinge (w/ Julie Klausner)
Why Won't You Date Me? with Nicole Byer
11/11/22 • 59 min
Comedian Julie Klausner (Billy on the Street, Difficult People) chats with Nicole about the corny messages she gotten from dating apps, why Nicole was kicked off Hinge, and whether or not Nicole would've met the love of her life at Heidi Klum's Halloween party. Plus, they discuss their favorite New York restaurants.
Black Lives Matter. Click here for an updated list of over 100 different things you can do to support racial justice.
Follow Nicole Byer:
Twitter: @nicolebyer
Instagram: @nicolebyer
Merch: podswag.com/dateme
Nicole's book: indiebound.org/book/9781524850746
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.


3 Listeners

How to Hack Into Your Partner's Phone (w/ Keke Palmer)
Why Won't You Date Me? with Nicole Byer
12/02/22 • 43 min
Emmy-award winning actress Keke Palmer (Nope, Lightyear) shares with Nicole how she got her first kiss from MySpace, why she avoids posting relationships on social media, and how she's learning to trust again after her boyfriend slept with her best friend. Plus, is it ever okay to hack into your partner's phone? Keke teaches us, in great detail, exactly how to do it.
Crazy dating story? Looking for advice? Let Nicole and her guest help you out. Submit your stories, questions, or dirty pick-up lines to [email protected] for a chance to have it read on-air.
Black Lives Matter. Click here for an updated list of over 100 different things you can do to support racial justice.
Follow Nicole Byer:
Twitter: @nicolebyer
Instagram: @nicolebyer
Merch: podswag.com/dateme
Nicole's book: indiebound.org/book/9781524850746
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.


3 Listeners

Pandemic Divorce (w/ Punkie Johnson)
Why Won't You Date Me? with Nicole Byer
01/13/23 • 57 min
Comedian Punkie Johnson (SNL) joins Nicole to discuss how the pandemic lead to her divorce, learning to love her partner's ugly feet, and tiddy pain. Nicole reports on the unhappy couples she witnessed while in the Bahamas.
Write to Nicole! Submit your dirty pick-up lines, dating stories, or questions to [email protected] for a chance to have it read on-air.
Black Lives Matter. Click here for an updated list of over 100 different things you can do to support racial justice.
Follow Nicole Byer:
Twitter: @nicolebyer
Instagram: @nicolebyer
Merch: podswag.com/dateme
Nicole's book: indiebound.org/book/9781524850746
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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How many episodes does Why Won't You Date Me? with Nicole Byer have?
Why Won't You Date Me? with Nicole Byer currently has 392 episodes available.
What topics does Why Won't You Date Me? with Nicole Byer cover?
The podcast is about Stories, Society & Culture, Sex, Relationship, Dating, Interview, Love, Therapy, Comedy, Podcast, Podcasts, Relationships, Advice, Comedy Interviews, Single, Interviews, Romance and Couples.
What is the most popular episode on Why Won't You Date Me? with Nicole Byer?
The episode title 'Kink Gone Wrong (w/ Jonathan Van Ness)' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Why Won't You Date Me? with Nicole Byer?
The average episode length on Why Won't You Date Me? with Nicole Byer is 59 minutes.
How often are episodes of Why Won't You Date Me? with Nicole Byer released?
Episodes of Why Won't You Date Me? with Nicole Byer are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Why Won't You Date Me? with Nicole Byer?
The first episode of Why Won't You Date Me? with Nicole Byer was released on Nov 15, 2017.
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